Actually, I think our transit system has more to do with government funding than consumer likes/dislikes. Can you imagine what would happen if we didn't have government roads? There would probably be a natural push for mass transit systems like these PRT systems (although, they are probably also government projects), as these seem to be more efficient.

Yes, I agree, that is how they are used. However, they were intended to be an equal branch of government.

I understand the worry. However, I said state legislature, not popular control, and I don't think it should be an easy process, something like three-fourths of state legislatures. What I would like to see is more checks and balances in our government and a little more respect given to the states.